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FFAW, PFHCB and NL-FHSA Launch the Fishing Industry New Entrants Initiative (FINEI)

The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) along with project partners the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board (PFHCB) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Harvester Safety Association (NL-FHSA) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Fishing Industry New Entrants Initiative (FINEI).
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FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Minister Thompson’s Decision to Protect Inshore Access in Northern Cod Fishery

ST. JOHN’S, NL — FFAW-Unifor is welcoming today’s decision by Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joanne Thompson to maintain fair access for inshore harvesters and plant workers in the 2026
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A Closer Look at Northern Cod: ACCESS

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Northern cod is assessed by DFO and managed as a single stock in NAFO division 2J3KL. The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) that is set each year is for 2J3KL. Different
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Dental and Health Benefit Discount Offer for Members

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DISCOUNTED HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS FOR FFAW MEMBERS: SEPARATE DENTAL PLAN NOW AVAILABLE DENTAL PLAN: Due to the number of inquiries about dental coverage, Cal Legrow has secured a separate
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DISCOUNTED HEALTH INSURANCE OFFER FOR FFAW MEMBERS

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FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce it has secured a special discounted offer on health insurance for all union members from Cal Legrow Insurance and Belmont Health and Wealth. No medical
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CAMPAIGN TO REMOVE THE DIVISOR FOR SEASONAL WORKERS: URGENT CHANGES NEEDED FOR 2026 EI CLAIMS

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FFAW-Unifor is calling on Minister Patty Hajdu to remove the divisor from EI benefit calculations for seasonal workers The contrast between divisors in St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador Regional
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FFAW Welcomes Increased Federal Investment in Small Craft Harbours

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to small craft harbours, following the release of
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CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 19 TO 256 AND APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026

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🔴🦀CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2026 Urner Barry (UB) began quoting NL 5-8 oz sections on Thursday, April 23. By noon every Monday we will send out
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FFAW Calls on Minister Thompson to Ensure Fair Northern Cod Management Plan for Inshore Harvesters

FFAW-Unifor is calling on federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson to deliver a fair and balanced management plan for 2J3KL northern cod that protects the livelihoods of inshore harvesters and coastal
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Snow Crab Pricing Update

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Following discussions between FFAW-Unifor and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), the parties have reached an uneasy agreement to resolve the current dispute and allow the snow crab fishery to
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